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General Paper Testimonials

Students have trusted us and we have delivered. Now, we celebrate with them their achievements and excellence. Under our mentorship and tutelage, our General Paper students are inspired and driven. We have helped them to achieve their aspirations and dreams and we can do so for you as well.


Now, hear what our students have to say about our General Paper tuition. 

Joel found colour in a seemingly dull subject

Joel Lee (Raffles Institution, RI)

When I went through my early years of JC, I honestly really disliked the subject (General Paper) as I felt that it was boring and there was nothing interesting about the topics that were tested. However, through Mr Wong’s lessons, I slowly discovered more and more topics in GP that I found more interesting than your more standard topics liked media. I especially enjoyed arts, which is one of Mr Wong’s favourite topics. He managed to bring great interest and enjoyment to the different subjects and made it easier for me to create better arguments to write better essays and AQ essays.

Another thing that I really appreciate about Mr Wong is that I can ask him about anything, including information about my university and future plans. He offered great guidance and advice. It really helped me, especially after graduating and I started to think more about my future. Overall, Mr Wong helped me a lot throughout my studies and I really appreciate everything he has done for me.

Darren broadened his perspectives with engaging lessons

Darren Chua (Anderson Serangoon Junior College, ASRJC)

When I first came into Junior College, I struggled to keep up with the demands of the language, especially with my weak foundation in the English language. Recognising my need for improvement, I enrolled under Mr Wong for GP English tuition. Under his expert tutelage, I managed to improve my English drastically. With the plethora of online resources he specifically curated, he refined my ability to write and honed my answering techniques.

Mr Wong also widened my exposure to topics like the Arts, Culture and Crime, topics I was previously hesitant of writing and unfamiliar with. His lessons remained pivotal in broadening my perspectives and refining my critical thinking. Overall, he enhanced my cognitive ability and improved my command of the English language.

His lesson materials, patience and teaching prowess ultimately led me to achieve an A in the GCE A Level exam. Thank you Mr Wong!

Simple, relevant summaries and examples, used effectively

Qiu Ruolin (Hwa Chong Institution, HCI)

I was introduced to Mr Wong’s tuition classes in J2 through a friend who was already his student. At that point, I had been consistently scoring Cs in GP. I wasn’t terrible at the subject, but I definitely wasn’t excelling either. Truthfully, I never thought I’d move beyond that C. So when I opened my A-Level results and saw an A, the first person I thought of was Mr Wong.

Mr Wong is an incredible teacher. His lessons were always engaging, and he took the time to explore a wide range of topics with us. What really stood out was how he regularly kept up with current affairs and distilled the information into simple, relevant summaries and examples we could use in our essays. He didn’t just give us content — he taught us how to use it effectively.

For a long time, I only felt confident writing Science and Technology essays, yet I could never seem to score beyond a 30. I didn’t know what I was doing wrong. Mr Wong encouraged me to step out of that narrow lane and try new topics. With his vast collection of examples and explanations, I slowly gained the confidence to write on subjects I once found intimidating—like War and Politics. His guidance helped me expand my writing abilities far beyond what I thought possible.

One of my favorite resources from Mr Wong was his AQ pack—it was a total game changer. I used to dread AQs because I never quite knew how to approach them. But with his pack, which included tons of local examples, I finally had a clear idea of what was expected. 

What really impressed me, though, was Mr Wong’s dedication. Every week, he gave us essays and comprehension assignments—and he always made the effort to mark them, offering detailed, personalized feedback. I honestly never expected to get an A in GP. But thanks to Mr Wong’s support and guidance, I did. Thank you Mr Wong!

Learning resources and examples that came in clutch

Wang Sihan (Hwa Chong Institution, HCI)

I still vividly remember the feeling of getting an E for General Paper in J1. I was disheartened and unsure of how to move forward—until I stumbled upon Mr Wong’s website. Reading about how he helped other students turn things around gave me a glimmer of hope. I decided to give it a shot, and honestly, it was the best decision I ever made.

Mr Wong’s lessons were not only engaging but incredibly practical. He broke down the essential skills needed for both essays and comprehension in a way that made GP feel much more manageable—and even enjoyable. He categorized different essay types, walked us through countless school papers, and helped me understand the key arguments behind each topic. As someone who used to struggle with identifying core ideas, I appreciated how he simplified and distilled each concept. Within just a few months, I could confidently spot arguments and structure my responses on my own.

What also stood out was how convenient and effective his asynchronous learning resources were. Mr Wong curated relevant readings and articles tailored to different essay questions. He constantly stayed updated with current events, sharing the latest examples with us—some of which I ended up using in my A-Levels! I remember how relieved I felt seeing questions where I had familiar examples to apply for both my essay and my AQ during the exam. 

What I appreciated most was Mr Wong’s dedication and openness. Even though lessons were on weekends, he always made time to review my past work and arranged consults whenever I needed extra help. His detailed feedback helped me become more aware of my mistakes and refine my writing significantly.

Getting an A for GP in A-Levels felt surreal—and I know it wouldn’t have been possible without Mr Wong. I’m truly grateful for his guidance, patience, and belief in me. Thank you so much, Mr Wong!

Critical remarks on his essays helped him improve his writing

Wayne Goh (National Junior College, NJC)

I joined Mr Wong’s class at the start of J2 after a year of mediocre results in GP.

Even though I got an A in secondary school, GP felt like a very different ballgame compared to Secondary English. I felt that I could not grasp the fundamentals of writing and answering GP questions and so my GP grades were just above passing. Mr Wong’s lessons helped me with these issues by explaining and breaking down questions such that I could understand what I was lacking in. After every lesson, I felt that I had understood something that I previously didn’t.

Closer to A Levels, Mr Wong took to holding lessons more often to help his students. He had materials that were extremely extensive and he was very critical during consultations such that I could improve on my essays, eventually I scored an A for the GP exam. Mr Wong is extremely dedicated to his teaching and I feel he puts teaching his students above all else.

Explaining the context of examples to boost understanding and application skills

Nadine Wielter Lim (Raffles Institution, RI)

I have been with Mr Wong since the start of IP Year 3. Under his tutelage, I have learnt how to express and communicate ideas in a more persuasive and balanced way, as well as to think about local and global issues critically.

As a tutor, Mr Wong often goes the extra mile to offer assistance to his students. Even with his tight schedule, Mr Wong makes the time for his students, offering both private consultation sessions for targeted advice and feedback, and group consultation sessions to narrow in on a specific topic or issue that students need.

In addition, Mr Wong is extremely dedicated to his craft, and he is constantly working on and improving his lessons so as to cater to his students. On the IP side, Mr Wong takes time and effort to ensure that the lessons meet the needs of his students, taking into account the different curricula that various schools use. On the JC side, Mr Wong assists students in developing the right skills and knowledge to tackle General Paper, a subject that many regard as challenging to score in. Mr Wong always stays up to date with the news, often researching and sharing both local and global affairs to help students in their essays and AQs. However, instead of merely listing examples, Mr Wong makes an effort to explain the context and the impact of the examples so that we are better able to understand and apply them across various topics.

Another thing I truly appreciate is the vast amount of resources available to students. We are given many essays and comprehensions to enhance and hone our skills to better prepare ourselves for the A Level examination, beyond those done in the classroom. Another key resource provided is Mr Wong’s linguistic skill notes, which have aided me in my comprehensions from IP to JC. His notes are in-depth and precise, helping students to accurately identify the question types and equipping us with the framework and the tools to answer the questions well.

Overall, I have learnt and benefited a lot from Mr Wong’s lessons, and they have aided me in achieving an A for my GP. Thank you Mr Wong for your help over the years!

Yixiang was impressed by the extremely detailed and useful notes

Fan Yixiang (Hwa Chong Institution, HCI)

Throughout my lower secondary, English had always been my Achilles heel and I was getting consistent B and C. Furthermore the introduction of application questions and argumentative essays in the upper secondary posed greater challenges to me as I was lacking in current affair knowledge. As such, I enrolled in Mr Wong’s programme at the end of IP Year 3, hoping to improve my English.

My first impression of Mr Wong’s lessons was his extremely detailed and useful notes that touched on many current affairs and it gave me the contents required for the different themes of GP. Often, he would break down current affairs in detail and link them back on how they could be used as examples of essays. This significantly aided my weaker topics such as the Arts and Politics which I had almost no content beforehand. Before joining TRT, I wouldn’t have imagined myself to be able to confidently choose an art essay and score decently. Besides notes on current affairs, Mr Wong’s model essay structure allowed me to pick up many sophisticated vocabulary and useful phrases for essays, improving my Language score for essays.

Mr Wong’s linguistic notes and AQ pack also prepared me well for comprehension. His linguistic notes provided me with the different strategies and templates to answer different categories of the short answered questions. His AQ pack also covered a wide range of topics under Singapore context such as the Arts, Crime and Punishment, education, politics and much more.

Besides weekly lessons, Mr Wong also conducted complementary consultation for us when we got back our block test/prelim papers. During the consultation, he would analyse our mistakes for short answered questions, the areas we needed to improve on and how we could better our existing essay points. These consultations were usually conducted in a small group size and sometimes one-to-one. I believe these had been very effective for me to fully understand which part I lost my score and how I could prevent the same mistake again.

I achieved an A grade for my A level GP and it would not have been possible without Mr Wong’s guidance and support.

English was not his first language, but he got an A for General Paper

Huang Yi Zhou (Hwa Chong Institution, HCI)

I joined Mr Wong’s General Paper (GP) lessons when I was in J2 in Hwa Chong Institution (HCI). As a foreigner, the English language was not my native language, thus both content and language had always been a huge challenge. Before joining the GP tuition lessons, my GP grade was hovering between D and E.

At first, I was a little sceptical about whether GP tuition lessons would make any difference given such a short time to the final A Level exam. However, after listening to Mr Wong’s clear explanation of GP topics and seeing genuine improvements in my class assignments after applying what I have learned from him, I have cleared all previous doubts.

In addition to all of the detailed analysis of current affairs and ample opportunities to practise our skills, Mr Wong’s openness towards different methods and ideas has also helped me to like the subject more. He will look into every individual student’s strengths and weaknesses and recommend a strategy on which key topics to focus on. I believe this customised teaching has helped me to achieve such a big jump in such a short time. On the final A Level exam, I achieved an A grade! This feat would not have been possible without Mr Wong’s guidance. Thank you Mr Wong!

Evelyn struggled with General Paper despite scoring an A for English

Evelyn Wielter Lim (Raffles Institution, RI)

I have been with The Rationale Thinking Learning Centre since Sec 4 for English and thereafter getting into Raffles Institution (RI), General Paper (GP) tuition. While I obtained an A for my English in secondary school, I found GP content to be very different from secondary school.

Through Mr Wong’s GP classes, I learnt the important Linguistic Skills required to tackle the different components of the GP Comprehension paper. The materials provided covered a wide range of topics, ensuring that we are prepared to tackle the various types of questions.

Nearing the GP ‘A’ Level examination, Mr Wong provided multiple complimentary revision classes for us to clarify all doubts that we had in both comprehension and composition. He also offered to review and provide personal comments on our essays and AQ to help us improve on what we have written.

Mr Wong is a very dedicated and driven teacher. Under his tutelage, I attained an A grade in the Singapore-Cambridge GCE ‘A’ Level examination and I owe it all to his guidance and encouragement.

Our advice helped him take the leap from an E to an A!

Andrew Cheam (Dunman High School, DHS)

I first joined Mr Wong’s General Paper tuition after attaining an egregious E grade for my General Paper (GP) at Dunman High School (DHS). Being in the Integrated Programme (IP), I was more comfortable with topics like Science & Technology and the Environment. However, moving up to IP Year 5, the exam questions became more difficult and the marking was also more stringent. Being well versed in Science & Tech, Mr Wong brushed up my skills in that area.

Furthermore, he began to expose me to hard topics like Democracy, Human Rights and the Arts. These topics, if taught well, could help a student increase his chances of scoring an A-grade. With Mr Wong’s encouragement, I now dare to come out of my comfort zone and venture into writing challenging GP topics like Democracy and Governance and I scored well.

Mr Wong’s teaching of GP Comprehension is driven by the aim of laying a strong foundation of Linguistic Skills. With the many practises that we did in class, he ensured that we mastered the skills and understood them before we moved on. Before our ‘A’ Level exams, he conducted additional consultation lessons for us. These lessons were tailor-made for the students to correct the mistakes that we made during our prelims, to fully prepare us for General Paper at the ‘A’ Levels.

Mr Wong is not only a passionate teacher that is willing to spend his time teaching but also a competent and clear one.

Personally Curated Materials drew him to The Rationale Thinking

Marcus Lee (Raffles Institution, RI)

I joined Mr. Wong’s class at the end of IP Y3. Despite having consistently scored relatively well for English, I was never fully confident in my ability to articulate my arguments coherently in essays, nor answer SAQs well in paper 2. As such, I decided to source for a tutor. Like many of you reading this testimonial, I chanced upon Mr. Wong’s centre while surfing the web.

What initially drew me to try out his lessons is the fact that Mr. Wong is a one-man show. Being the sole teacher at TRT, he personally curates his materials and makes the effort to provide individualised feedback on essays to every student, if the student is willing to learn. Being his student of close to 4 years, I have realised that there are several things to like about Mr. Wong’s English and GP lessons.

Firstly, the wealth of knowledge Mr. Wong has never ceases to amaze me. He keeps up with the latest news across various fields ranging from healthcare to politics, and distils the key events (both locally and internationally) to present to students each lesson. Being able to build knowledge over time is key to doing well in GP, thus reading the most important articles every week have been crucial to developing my example bank that I can readily tap on in exams.

Secondly, Mr. Wong goes the extra mile for students who ask questions and are willing to put in effort. Despite his busy schedule, last-minute one-to-one consultations with him are always open. Students can therefore get real value on par with personal tuition for the price of group lessons.

Lastly, Mr. Wong is very receptive to feedback, and never stops improving on his pedagogy. To accommodate science students’ preference for templates, his linguistic skills notes have consolidated all possible SAQs into specific question types that can be answered with astounding accuracy using a fixed template. Mr. Wong has been invaluable in helping me master the General Paper. Truly, my success in the A levels for GP could not be attained without his help. Thank you Mr Wong!

Mr Wong’s tutelage helped his GP grades jump from a D to an A!

Zhang Bowen (Raffles Institution, RI)

Despite being from the Integrated Programme (IP) track in Raffles Institution (RI), my English foundation was never strong. When I was in IP Year 3 to 4, my IP English results hovered between a GPA of 2.8 and 3.2. During my IP Year 5 Promo, I got a D grade for my General Paper (GP). Throughout Year 6, my GP result was, at best, a C grade.

After joining Mr Wong’s GP tuition classes, I found the curriculum to be very well suited to my style as he finds a good balance between the sharing of his extensive content knowledge on various topics (including Science and Tech, Politics, Arts and Social Issues) and the teaching of important skills that help us to critically tackle GP Comprehension and AQ better.

He also puts in the extra effort to compile and analyse with us weekly current affairs readings in addition to the usual content notes that were being taught. Apart from the well-designed GP tuition curriculum, Mr Wong is also a very caring and passionate teacher. He is always checking in on his students, not just in terms of their progress in GP but also how they are doing in school in general. I always find Mr Wong’s GP tuition classes to be both enjoyable and enriching. The content taught was definitely relevant for GP exams and it also helped to widen my perspectives on global and local issues. In the end, I managed to jump to an A grade at the final ‘A’ Levels exam! All within 3 months!

The change in IP Year 4 English to General Paper is huge and I strongly recommend all IP students to start early with Mr Wong. Let him build a strong English foundation in you and an appreciation for Politics and current affairs.

Amanda struggled with GP despite being strong in English, but went on to score an A!

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Amanda Wong (Eunoia Junior College, EJC)

Despite having a strong foundation in English in secondary school, I struggled with General Paper (GP) because the content and subject requirements were a big jump from secondary school. It was then I decided to join Mr Wong’s GP lessons in J1 to seek improvements in my GP, and it later proved to be one of the best decisions I made in JC.

For essay writing, Mr Wong provides numerous model essays and current affairs to keep us updated on the latest happenings around the world. Instead of just passively feeding information to us, Mr Wong teaches us to critically analyse news articles and apply the knowledge to our writings. This really helped me to build a robust bank of content that I could easily incorporate into my essays. 

For comprehension, Mr Wong provides a handy set of Linguistic Skills notes that allows students to be more aware of the methods to handle various question types. He also reviewed my papers and gave me constructive feedback on improving my Application Question (AQ) answers. 

I am extremely grateful to be under the tutelage of Mr Wong and have benefitted greatly from his patient guidance. I am elated to have achieved an ‘A’ for my GP in the ‘A’ Levels examinations. This would not have been possible without his help. Thanks for everything, Mr Wong!

Tiffany benefitted from our Content Knowledge and Mr Wong’s sharing of his previous experiences in the Private Sector

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Li Zhouya Tiffany (Raffles Institution, RI)

I joined Mr Wong’s General Paper (GP) tuition classes at the end of IP Year 4 as I heard many stories about the difficulties of the subject. With his weekly GP lessons, he provided the class with resources on current affairs and a variety of topics. They consist of both international and local news so we had a wide variety of examples that can be used in both the essay and the comprehension papers. On top of my school materials, the resources helped to expand my knowledge and gave me an edge over schoolmates who may not have had the same exposure.  

Nearing the A level examinations, Mr Wong regularly held extra consultation lessons to help us clarify our doubts. He offered to help us review our school papers to identify areas for improvement and develop more insightful responses to the questions. We also had regular essay planning sessions and comprehension sessions in class where we get to share our responses and learn from one another. 

Mr Wong is a very passionate and dedicated teacher. With his guidance and help which I am very grateful for, I managed to attain an A grade for my GP in the ‘A’ Level examination.

Her GP grades improved from a C to an A in her Prelims and A’ Levels in just 6 months!​

Chen Yan Wen (Hwa Chong Institution, HCI)

“I was delighted to find such useful and targeted resources that made studying for General Paper (GP) a joy. The in-house GP Linguistic Skills notes provided are exceptionally helpful in tackling the various types of SAQ and Summary well. Moreover, the weekly current affairs provide a refresher of real-world issues that Mr Wong efficaciously relates to essay or AQ topics. I find this very helpful as it enables me to use it to explicate my views during the GP examinations in school, which is something that I used to struggle with.”

Methods and Skills helped him to be confident during his exams

Samuel (London School of Economics, UK)

I enrolled in Mr Wong’s General Paper (GP) lessons at the beginning of J2, 2021, when I was studying in Raffles Institution (RI). Prior to enrolling in Mr Wong’s GP lessons, I found GP challenging, in terms of the techniques required to craft a well elaborated and nuanced essay and Application Question (AQ). However, upon enrolling in Mr Wong’s GP lessons, I learnt the various skills ranging from elaboration to evaluation, imperative to craft an insightful essay. Moreover, Mr Wong often shares with us about the important issues occurring globally, on a weekly basis. In addition, Mr Wong also delineates specific case studies ranging from gender issues, to politics both locally and globally. As a result, I was more knowledgeable and competent in crafting lucid and substantiated essays and AQs for my school examinations and for my A’Level GP examination

Mr Wong has also taught us very insightful methods to tackle challenging comprehension questions, which has helped me refine my skills to answer such questions precisely.

Additionally, I find that Mr Wong’s lessons play a pivotal role in allowing me to refine my skills, through the work assigned to us on a weekly basis, without fail. Nearing our examinations, Mr Wong would upload numerous reading materials on specific topics we choose to attempt for paper 1. This has allowed me to confidently attempt my school examinations and A’Levels to the best of my ability. Besides, Mr Wong would also provide intensive lessons prior to our examinations to refresh us on important topics and give us the opportunity to clarify any lingering doubts so that we can perform better for our examinations.

It is thus evident that Mr Wong is a very dedicated tutor who gives his best to help his students achieve their goals both academically and career-wise. Mr Wong is also a very wise tutor who goes beyond imparting academic knowledge, imparting imperative life skills to us. Under Mr Wong’s guidance, I have finally achieved an A for the A’Level GP examination.

Our thorough and extensive curriculum has enabled Ethan to score an A in General Paper

Ethan Wei Yuxin (Raffles Institution, RI)

Through the creation of his own General Paper tuition curriculum gathered from a myriad of books and research and his many years of teaching experience, Mr Wong knows exactly where students require most help and offer effective targeted solutions.

He also discusses noble and influential educators like erstwhile US Secretary of State Dr Condoleezza Rice and pre-eminent Historian Niall Ferguson and adopts their inspiring teaching methodologies – which are really infectious for many of us.

Huzefa leapt from an S to an A for GP and is now pursuing a Law Degree at NUS

Huzefa (Temasek Junior College, TJC)

Joining Mr Wong’s General Paper tuition turned out to be an amazing choice as he was able to play to my strengths as a student and coached me to not only become good at GP but actually enjoy it. He gave us weekly current affairs articles as well as research papers on important GP topics, which helped build up my content. He also adopted Linguistic Skills for GP which allowed me to present my answer logically. Now, I am in the NUS Law Faculty under the Bachelor of Laws programme

Melissa is a Humanities Scholar at VJC and is in the top 3% in her school for General Paper

Melissa Guat (Victoria Junior College, VJC)

“Due to his progressive teaching methodologies and not to mention, his engaging General Paper tuition classes, I could always gain an edge over most of my classmates in terms of the command of the language. This “edge” that I have gained has proven to be effective when I came in 2nd in the whole school for GP. Mr Wong is extremely patient in his teaching and he never fails to adopt an inclusive culture as he frequently asks for our opinions on ways to better cater to our needs.”

Ruth maintained the 100th percentile and achieved an A at the ‘A’ Levels for GP

Ruth Lim Yu En (Temasek Junior College, TJC)

I found myself thoroughly immersed in the explanation and analysis of General Paper (GP) topics crucial to the workings of society today. As the GP tuition lessons continued, I genuinely found the content interesting and it became natural as I broadened my knowledge beyond simply studying for the subject. As language is a skill that takes time and practice to master, my extended time in the GP tuition lessons proved beneficial as I was able to build up my vocabulary while sharpening my answering techniques.

Nicholas leapt from 0th percentile in school to an A-grade for his GP!

Nicholas Goh (Meridian Junior College, MJC)

TRT’s General Paper (GP) tuition lessons incorporate the latest news articles, from various credible resources both internationally and locally which made the GP lessons a lot more interesting and were very useful content for GP examinations.

I especially liked the AQ pack and content notes of the various GP topics that Mr Wong provided which supplemented my existing school notes. Heavy content and facts were condensed into simplified notes and it really made GP easier for me to learn and understand.

From an E to an A for her General Paper. Joy is now pursuing her dream in NTU!

Joy Ou (Saint Andrew’s Junior College, SAJC)

Mr Wong is attentive to the needs of each individual. After knowing that I was keen on writing about the Arts & Media, he printed extra notes that were useful to me and made sure I paid special attention in class when he was going through those General Paper topics. His constant emphasis on important examples ensured I committed them to memory. His teaching provided me with much clarity and a guideline and I was ultimately able to apply what I learnt from him in my GP exam.

“I knew Mr Wong could really help me in my General Paper“

Joshua Ng (Victoria Junior College, VJC)

When I came to Mr Wong for GP tuition, I knew he could really help me in my General Paper. He assessed my strengths and weaknesses and advised me accordingly. As I continued to attend his GP tuition lessons, I learnt the crucial GP Linguistic Skills. Mr Wong’s GP tuition lessons also provided a lot of quality content in his lectures, with both local and international examples that I could use easily in my AQ and GP essays. I like the way he uses critical thinking to make the arguments logically sound and persuasive.

An all-rounded General Paper tutor specialist who enlightened me.

Park Ji Won (Raffles Institution, RI)

Being a Science stream GP student, I always thought that the Arts is abstract and it was hardly covered in school but Mr Wong was uniquely able to cover both Science and the Arts. It was interesting because he teaches art from a business angle. I think this is largely attributable to his previous banking background and years living in London and Hong Kong. He is able to provide different perspectives on why art is important to a country and the economic and aesthetic benefits that it brings.

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Liu Zi Cheng (Raffles Institution, RI)

The vast library of content knowledge for General Paper is constantly being updated and built upon by current events and was an invaluable asset to me, who struggled to come up with evidence in my GP essays. The GP Linguistic Skills enabled me to systematically and reliably score marks while keeping my answers concise.  However, it is Mr Wong’s close interaction with his students that makes his General Paper tuition lessons special.

Under Mr Wong’s tutelage, Andrea steadily climbed from a D to an A for her GP.

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Andrea Yeo (Hwa Chong Institution, HCI)

I was very impressed by the quality of his GP tuition lessons. I found his Linguistic Skills notes to be very comprehensive which helped me to tackle the GP Comprehension structurally. I also liked the AQ packs which are prepared through the in-house research as it gave me a better understanding of the various AQ topics for GP. Mr Wong is a very approachable GP tutor. I was slow at showing improvements at the start, but he was very patient with me and he never gave up on me.

He avoided hard topics. But Mr Wong helped him to score an A for his GP at the recent ‘A’ Level exam

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Brandon Loo (Raffles Institution, RI)

I owe a huge part of my results to Mr Wong for exposing me to GP topics I would have previously avoided due to a lack of knowledge – specifically politics and human rights, which definitely proved to be beneficial for me in the final A level GP exam. When I first started attending his GP tuition classes, I was amazed at his fluency in articulating his ideas. Despite being hesitant at first, his GP lessons were engaging and informative, and they sparked my interest in world politics.

“I like Mr Wong’s teaching style during his GP tuition lessons …”

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Poh Yu Heng (Raffles Institution, RI)

Mr Wong’s teaching style during his General Paper tuition lessons caters to every student, as he personally looks through every GP essay framework and gives us feedback, making the resulting model essay relatable to every student. In AQ, where I faced the most problems, Mr Wong provided GP AQ packs that contain news articles relevant to the GP AQ topic. They were especially useful, more so in the rarer and harder topics, and it was extremely useful for revision.

He struggled with GP at first, but he managed to clinch an A at the final A Level GP exam.

ASRJC GP tuition testimonial

Lo Yong Zhe (Anderson Serangoon Junior College, ASRJC)

The JC General Paper requires a more rigorous demand for proficiency in the English language. Hence, I enrolled for Mr Wong’s GP tuition after getting an egregious C6 for my English. He covers a multitude of GP topics, including challenging topics that students tend to avoid. The numerous writing practices that we did strengthened my writing techniques and ability. He also simplifies complex GP concepts, like Linguistic Skills, so that I am able to interalise and learn them.

Raashidha achieved stellar results in her ‘A’ Level GP and is fulfilling her dream of becoming a full-fledged Doctor!

ASRJC GP tuition testimonial

Raashidha Farveen (Victoria Junior College, VJC)

I was clueless about international politics, as I had little knowledge about events happening around the world. Mr Wong gave us up-to-date GP information and taught us how to incorporate the latest headlines as examples in our GP essays. He follows the news religiously and I remember once coming for a lesson on Saturday, where we received the latest Brexit news dated the same Saturday 3am! That is the level of commitment that he has for his work.

From an S to straight As including General Paper. Now he is in SMU School of Law.

Meridian JC GP tuition testimonial

Darshan Daryanani (Meridian Junior College, MJC)

Mr Wong is a very dedicated General Paper tutor. He commits himself to his students and is determined to improve our GP grades, regardless of the amount of time it takes. His GP notes are tremendously helpful, they are precise and full of content that we can use for our GP exams. Aside from that, he also provides us with model GP essays that apply the new vocabulary he teaches us all the time.

He applied the GP skills he learnt from TRT and he leaped from an E to an A!

NYJC General Paper tuition testimonial

Tan Ding Xuan (Nanyang Junior College, NYJC)

After joining The Rationale Thinking Learning Centre’s General Paper (GP) tuition class, I became more polished in both my content and skills thanks to his comprehensive GP notes, which Mr Wong took the time to break down for us and clear any doubts we had. As an inquisitive student, Mr Wong’s interactive General Paper lessons truly helped to stretch my critical thinking skills, making his classes very enjoyable.

Jovine made the tremendous jump from S to an A for her General Paper.

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Jovine Koh (Serangoon Junior College, SJC)

His GP tuition lessons are always organised and well executed. He constantly prepares current affairs articles for us to utilise in our work and examinations, ensuring that his GP students are always updated with the latest information. His GP tuition lessons are interesting as he encourages his GP students to speak up and voice their opinions and share their knowledge with the rest of the class. This proved to be extremely effective.

S to an A for General Paper in just 6 months! Congrats Pei Qi!

NYJC GP tuition testimonial

Tan Pei Qi (Nanyang Junior College, NYJC)

His General Paper tuition classes trained us to recall concepts and make links between ideas and topics that were commonly tested in GP, such as the various types of Inequalities linking to Crime & Punishment and to Politics. We went through many rounds of GP essay writing and approaching GP comprehension questions, and I’m really glad that I became more prepared and confident in doing the General Paper papers during the final A Level examinations.

Kester leaped from a S to an A for his General Paper.

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Kester Wu (Nanyang Junior College, NYJC)

After joining his GP tuition, I was inundated with an enormous amount of current affairs for GP and I was afraid that I could not keep up. However, Mr Wong helped me by providing me with personalised tips I could use to write my GP essays with better fluidity and impact. He also provides students with a structured approach (Linguistic Skills) on how to answer the questions in General Paper Comprehension.

“The execution of lessons and materials provided here at TRT are unparalleled anywhere else“

Lukas (Raffles Institution, RI)

The execution of GP lessons and materials provided here at TRT are unparalleled anywhere else.  Mr Wong’s unique pedagogy is characterised by personalisation and students here at TRT can expect to receive personalised feedback on their essays, AQs and even SAQ responses. Concomitantly, students can expect to receive feedback on their word choices and over-time experience improvements in their linguistic ability. The teaching materials provided by Mr Wong are teemed with a bevy of contemporary examples which have both international and local roots, as well as useful insights – which can prove to be extremely useful when evaluating such examples in essays and AQs; be it as a direct port or a learning tool to engineer the same on our own. Mr Wong is also an entertaining teacher who never fails to reel in his students’ attention throughout the entire lesson period – further augmenting his already excellent teaching ability.

GENERAL PAPER TUITION

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Frequently Asked Questions

About our Programmes

What tuition programmes are offered at The Rationale Thinking? TRT提供哪些科目的补习？

The Rationale Thinking Learning Centre currently offers tuition programmes for the following subjects: the following tuition programmes:

Click on any of the courses to find out more, and find out more about our unique approach to our tuition curriculum here.

Are your tuition classes conducted in a group setting or individual tuition? TRT的课程是什么形式的？

Our General Paper and IP English tuition classes are conducted in a well-controlled group. Unlike Science and Mathematics, the IP English language and General Paper requires more than just rote learning of formulas. It is through the cross-fertilisation of ideas while studying for the language subjects that our students are exposed to various ideas, opinions and perspectives – the perfect environment that stimulates critical thinking. This will ultimately aid them in crafting a coherent essay during their examinations. While we aim to provide a broader view of the language subjects, we also refine the curriculum to suit our students’ needs, rectifying their weaker aspects and cementing their foundation before building upon it.

Does TRT offer trial lessons if I am unsure? 我还不确定是否要报名，请问TRT有提供试听课吗？

Yes! We offer all prospective students of The Rationale Thinking Learning Centre one trial lesson* of either General Paper or IP English tuition programme. The trial lesson is chargeable upon official registration for regular classes. Otherwise, your trial lesson will be complimentary.
More information and details can be found here.

About TRT

Why is there a need for General Paper Tuition and IP English Tuition? 为什么需要GP和IP英语补习？

At TRT, we recognise that the preponderance of students in Singapore struggle with mastering the Language subjects. However, the English language is arguably the most important subject in Singapore as it is our lingua franca, the common language that connects us all.
In addition, a strong foundation in the English language is vital to acing other subjects such as General Paper, Humanities, Mathematics, Science, etc. and ultimately getting coveted placements in Ivy League Universities.

Why should I join The Rationale Thinking? 为什么我应该选择TRT的补习课程？

At TRT, we specialise in coaching our students in the English Language and General Paper. TRT offers a specially curated curriculum, in-line with MOE’s syllabus, that aims to break down the complexity and technicalities of mastering the English language and General Paper, giving our students the confidence to attain their Distinctions. We tackle common weak points, and make language easier to understand.

Beyond that, we also firmly believe in moulding the next generation to become Global Thinkers.
With our carefully curated in-house notes assembled by our dedicated research team, we train and impart our students with the skills and knowledge that are not taught in school, to prepare them for their future careers in the world’s leading industries.

Who is the tutor? 请问补习老师是谁？

Mr Edwin Wong personally coaches his students for both General Paper and IP English tuition programmes. He is a well sought-after English language specialist, revolutionary thinker and transformational teacher. He has helped numerous students achieve Distinctions in their IP English examinations and their ‘A’ Level General Paper and many of them have gone on to secure placements in competitive academic courses in local universities or obtained Public Service Commission (Overseas Scholarship) with Ivy-League Universities.

Find out more about TRT and Mr Wong here.

Signing Up

How do I sign up for lessons? Is it possible to clarify queries regarding the programmes? 我该如何报名课程？如果我有其他疑问，该如何解答？

The TRT WhatsApp Account is the go-to for signing up for lessons and clarifying any doubts.
Our friendly staff would be glad to assist you with any queries regarding our tuition programmes or assist you in signing up for lessons.

More details are available here.